William Makepeace Thackeray was born #onthisday in 1811. The British author is best known for his works such as 'Vanity Fair' (1848) and 'The Luck of Barry Lyndon' (1844). Discover our beautiful copy of 'Vanity Fair' here: tinyurl.com/k53r27e4

African-American poet and activist Alice Dunbar Nelson was born #onthisday in 1875. Discover her collection of poetry and short stories 'Violets and Other Tales' here: tinyurl.com/3k58vm9d

Ernest Hemingway was an American writer born #onthisday in 1899. He had a strong influence on twentieth-century fiction, and was awarded the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature. Discover our edition of his debut novel 'The Sun Also Rises' here: tinyurl.com/2p9a687f

The prolific French author Alexandre Dumas was born #onthisday in 1802. He's best known for his historical fiction adventure novels. Discover our edition of 'The Three Musketeers' here: tinyurl.com/5yfbv57c

If you're looking for the perfect short read to take on holiday with you this year, we recommend 'The Great Gatsby'. This intricate portrait of the Jazz Age is just 153 pages and one of the greatest literary works. Discover our edition here: tinyurl.com/5n8njn73

Written at just 15, 'The History of England' is a playful parody of schoolroom histories, full of wit, sass, and irreverence for monarchs and historians alike. Perfect for Austen fans who love her sharp humour, even in its earliest form. bit.ly/4mryhpO

Jane Austen understood the small joys and quiet frustrations of family life. Her quotes about friendship and kinship are full of affection, irony, and truth. Read more wonderful Austen quotes in our new blog tinyurl.com/yh4ruz4k

Matchmaking is her hobby… and disaster is often the result. Meet Emma Woodhouse, clever, charming, and just a little bit meddlesome, in Jane Austen’s beloved comedy of love, pride, and friendship. bit.ly/45DXtTb

When it comes to love, longing, and the perfectly phrased declaration, these Jane Austen quotes about love are second to none. Read more wonderful Austen quotes in our new blog tinyurl.com/yh4ruz4k

In 'Northanger Abbey', young Catherine Morland swaps her gothic novels for high society in Bath, and discovers that reality can be just as surprising as fiction. Satirical, sweet, and sparkling with Austen’s wit. bit.ly/4lorlsj

Jane Austen was a voracious reader and an elegant writer, never afraid to poke fun at her own craft. Here are some of her best quotes on reading and writing. Read more wonderful Austen quotes in our new blog tinyurl.com/yh4ruz4k

Beautiful. Brilliant. Manipulative. Lady Susan is Austen’s deliciously wicked epistolary novel about a widow determined to secure the best marriages for herself and her daughter. Sharp wit. Scandalous schemes. Austen at her most mischievous. bit.ly/416nGbz

No one skewers social pretension and everyday absurdity quite like Jane Austen. Her sharpest lines are often her funniest. These are our favourite of her quotes on gossip and humour. Read more wonderful Austen quotes in our new blog tinyurl.com/yh4ruz4k

Adultery, elopement, divorce, and that’s just the casual gossip. Written when Austen was only 14, Lesley Castle is a razor-sharp satire of shallow society women, told entirely through letters. Unfinished, but utterly irresistible. bit.ly/47fcPjt

Whether she’s celebrating female intelligence or quietly mocking it, Jane Austen always has a point to make. Many of her quotes offer wisdom on navigating social expectations and personal desires. Read more wonderful Austen quotes in our new blog tinyurl.com/yh4ruz4k

It is a truth universally acknowledged… From the wit of Elizabeth Bennet to the brooding charm of Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice remains one of the world’s most loved romances. Revisit the classic or fall in love with it for the first time. bit.ly/4lwSnho

Fainting fits, secret weddings, and entirely too much swooning. Written at just 14, Austen’s 'Love and Friendship' is a hilariously over-the-top parody of sentimental fiction. Biting, absurd, and utterly delightful. tinyurl.com/v7avmt2s

Seven years apart. One second chance. Anne Elliot let love slip away… until fate brought Captain Wentworth back into her life. Tender, ironic, and romantic, 'Persuasion' is Austen’s quietly subversive final novel. tinyurl.com/5a5pjjuv

Meet the woman behind the novels. 'The Letters of Jane Austen' offer a witty, candid glimpse into her everyday life, from parties and dresses to sharp social observations. For fans who want to know Jane beyond her fiction. tinyurl.com/3f6n62y5

Sisters in love, sisters in life. Elinor is all sense. Marianne is all sensibility. Together, they navigate romance, heartbreak, and the expectations of Georgian society. A timeless Austen classic. bit.ly/45hPzzJ